5 Days in Rwanda: Trekking Gorillas Twice And Golden Monkeys
This 5 Days in Rwanda starts and ends in Rwanda (Kigali). The trip will take you to volcanoes national park for double gorilla trekking. While at Volcanoes, you will have fun meeting the mountain gorillas that share 99% DNA with the humans. On the last day of the trip, you will go golden monkey trekking.
MOUNTAIN GORILLA TREKKING IN RWANDA-Life of a silverback gorilla in Volcanoes national park.
Detailed itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival at Kigali international airport and transfer to Volcanoes.
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and greeted by our friendly driver guide who will brief you and take you through your trip plan. You will then be transferred to Volcanoes national park where you will check in at One & Only gorilla’s nest. You will have lunch and proceed to you will have lunch and proceed to visit Elen DeGeneres museum by Diane Fossey for an optional tour. It’s a 20 minutes drive from the hiking point to Elen DeGeneres museum by Diane Fossey
Accommodation; One & only gorilla’s nest (Luxury)/ Five volcanoes (Midrange)
Meal plan: Full board
Day 2: First gorilla trek and cultural tour
On this day, you will have a great time meeting with the mountain gorillas in Volcanoes national park! After a tasty breakfast, you guide will pick you from the lodge. You will head for briefing by ranger guides at 7:30 and at 8:30am with packed lunch. You will start the trek to hunt for the gorillas and after finding them you will spend with them a maximum of 1 hour. This walk can take 4-5 hours depending on where you meet the gorillas. The park is steep, it is a real hiking and being physically fit is recommended. After trekking, you will return to the lodge for lunch.
After lunch, we shall visit the Ibwiwachu cultural village, they perform cultural activities like singing, dance etc. Dinner and overnight stay near Volcanoes National Park.
Accommodation; One & only gorilla’s nest (Luxury)/ Five volcanoes (Midrange)
Meal plan: Full board
Day 3: Second gorilla trek
On this day, you will have a great time meeting with the mountain gorillas in Volcanoes national park! After a tasty breakfast, you guide will pick you from the lodge. You will head for briefing by ranger guides at 7:30 and at 8:30am with packed lunch. You will start the trek to hunt for the gorillas and after finding them you will spend with them a maximum of 1 hour. This walk can take 4-5 hours depending on where you meet the gorillas. The park is steep, it is a real hiking and being physically fit is recommended. After trekking, you will return to the lodge for lunch.
Accommodation; One & only gorilla’s nest (Luxury)/ Five volcanoes (Midrange)
Meal plan: Full board
Day 4: Golden monkey trekking & boat ride along the twin lakes.
This will take us through the edges of the forest via potato fields and the briefing will be conducted in the same place where the usual Kinigi park office is located this means the trekking will take us 3-4 hours after the trekking, we shall return to the lodge for lunch.
After lunch, you will have the option to visit the Twin Lakes Ruhondo and Burera. This is another opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery and animals of Rwanda.
Accommodation; One & only gorilla’s nest (Luxury)/ Five volcanoes (Midrange)
Day 5: Transfer back to Kigali
After breakfast, you will be transferred back to Kigali international airport for your flight back home.
End of the 5 Days Trekking Gorillas Twice And Golden Monkeys
Cost of the package basing on 4 pax:
Room arrangement Luxury accommodation Midrange accommodation
Room Arrangement | Luxury Accommodation | Midrange Accommodation |
Single rooms | USD 28400 Per person | USD 4950 Per person |
Double rooms | USD 21280 Per person | USD 5400 Per person |
Inclusions:
· Transport
· Accommodation as mentioned above
· Meals as mentioned above
· 2 gorilla permits per person
· 1 golden monkey permit per person
· Cultural tour
· All entrance fees
· Boat ride along the twin lakes
Excludes
· All items that are not mentioned above
· Tips and gratuities
· Visa fees
· Alcoholic drinks
· Air tickets